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Term 4 concludes -
Tuesday 7th December for Year 6 students at 3:00pm and Wednesday 8th December for Reception-5 students at 3:00pm
From the Principal - Greg Parker
Dear Parents/Caregivers
We are pleased to announce that in 2022 there will not be an increase in our school fees. We are mindful of the financial pressures being faced by many families and our current fee structure will include additional fee relief for families on lower incomes.
The Annual Fee for one child will be $3155 which includes the annual Year Book charge. The fee for lower income families will again be $1893. This amount will be dependent on receiving eligibility to the School Card Scheme. Forms will be available from the Finance Office in January 2022. All discounts previously available, including sibling discounts, will still apply.
Extracurricular activities, competitive sports, peripatetic lessons, camps/aquatics and water safety will continue to be charged separately.
More details information is outlined in this document - 2022_Tuition_Fees_Schedule.pdf and along with the Establishment and Collection of School Fees Procedure Policy will be available on our website later this month.
The ability to keep our fee structure equal to 2021 will not impact on the quality of education at our school. We will continue our commitment to the care, wellbeing and academic development of our students.
We wish to reassure all families that, where required, fee remission will continue into 2022.
For more information, please contact me or the school Finance Manager, Julie Parsons.
Congratulations to the over 90 students who performed their group plays and solo pieces at Drama Day on Saturday October 30 in the Walkerville PS Theatre. It was a special day for all involved and particularly nice to have audiences, though with limited numbers this year. Students showcased their hard work through short plays and monologues which allowed parents, families and friends to see the skills they have developed over the year including characterisation, vocal projection, facial and vocal expression, team work and persistence.
Over 40 students were also presented with their AMEB Voice & Communication and Speech & Performance certificates, representing many months of preparation and with a record result of 14 High Distinctions. Many of these students were from St Pius X including those who are past scholars and so are able to progress through to higher AMEB grades.
The program seeks to provide opportunities and training for social and public speaking and acting and, while challenging at times, is also a lot of fun.
2022 enrolments are available through the Instrumental Program, the school office, the website - speechanddramasa.com.au or through Lisa Forster on info@speechanddramasa.com.au.
Lois Brimblecombe/Lisa Forster
Next Tuesday, 16th November will be Crazy Hair Day and Principal of the Day.
We are asking that students please bring a gold coin donation on the day to put towards our Student Wellbeing program.
For more information please click on the link below.
For more information please click on the link below.
School Banking update from the Commonwealth Bank
For 90 years, our School Banking program has helped children learn about money, reinforced the importance of regular savings and provided structure for parents to support their children to save.
Though the program continues to have strong support from schools, parents and teachers, recent decisions by some state and territory governments because of a review by the corporate regulator mean we are unable to continue providing programs in schools, and we have had to make a difficult decision to close our School Banking program for all government and non-government schools across the country.
Our School Banking program was established in 1931 at a time when having a bank account was not commonplace, and since then we have helped more than 15 million Australians take their first financial steps. This would not have been possible without the wonderful support we have received from schools like yours, including all the parents and volunteers, and for this we are deeply grateful. Thank you.
Even though this is a sad time, School Banking has taught so many young Australians, past and present, the value of money and we believe this should be celebrated. We have created a place for you to share your stories, fondest memories and lessons learnt through the program. To share your story and access our financial education resources, please visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
Even though the CommBank School Banking program will not be returning to your school after this year, you can continue to make deposits into your child’s Youthsaver account through online transfers or at any CommBank branch. If you need further information please phone 132 221 or visit your local CommBank branch.
Walking the Aussie Camino.
SPX+ Trekkers – Aussie Camino Pilgrimage
Join the 2022 Challenge
Please find the latest additon of the Southern Cross